COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF LAUNDERING ON THE PROPERTIES OF NIGERIAN AND FOREIGN MADE WAX PRINT FABRICS
COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF LAUNDERING ON THE PROPERTIES OF NIGERIAN AND FOREIGN MADE WAX PRINT FABRICS
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2011-06
Authors
OBIANA, VIOLA UCHE ANAZODO
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Abstract
The purpose of conducting this research is to comparatively investigate the effect of
laundering on Nigerian and foreign made wax print fabrics. So as to guide consumers in
making good decision when purchasing wax print fabrics and taking proper care of the
fabrics. Six wax print fabrics were used in this research, three made in Nigerian
(Nichem, UNTL and Quali wax) and three foreign made namely Hitarget, Deluxe and
Hollandiase Vlisco. The samples were bought from open market, and selected from
representative of the ranges in print and quality commercially available in the Nigerian
market. Experimental research design using laboratory method was employed. Factorial
approach was used in the collection of data. The data collected were subjected to
statistical analysis using mean, standard deviation and percentage mean deviation to test
the research questions. The findings shows that differences exist in the abrasion
resistance, crease recovery, drape, tensile strength, fastness to washing and light
properties of Nigerian and foreign made wax print fabrics after laundering. It also
revealed that, synthetic detergent, increase time of washing, high temperature of
laundering water, and drying under the sun fades wax print fabrics. Recommendations
were made towards improving consumption skill and proper care of wax print fabrics
which include the following: consumers should buy wax print fabrics base on
performance end use requirement not based on Nigerian or foreign because some
properties are better in Nigerian and some in foreign fabrics. Rate and time of washing,
concentration of detergent and temperature of laundering water should be minimal to
reduce fading. Soap should be used for washing and drying should be under the shade,
better quality dye should be used in dyeing of Nigerian made wax print fabrics to
increase it’s fastness property.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES,
VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, HOME
ECONOMICS SECTION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, AHMADU BELLO
UNIVERSITY, ZARIA.
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD
OF MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed) DEGREE IN HOME ECONOMICS
(CLOTHING AND TEXTILE)
Keywords
COMPARATIVE,, EFFECT,, LAUNDERING,, PROPERTIES,, NIGERIAN,, FOREIGN MADE,, WAX PRINT,, FABRICS